Tis the season of fall trail work and cleanup! Do you belong to your local snowmobile club where you ride? Find out when their fall clean up days are and help out. Many hands make little work! Chainsaw not required. | | Come join MnUSA at one of the finest hotels in the West Metro, the Minneapolis Marriot West. Stop into Kip’s Irish Pub on site, between meetings or after for a night cap. Ridgedale Mall is within 5 miles of the hotel, with many high-end shops and restaurants, and the Mall of America is a short 25 min drive. Maybe buy a new outfit for the live entertainment Saturday night or Christmas will soon be here to get a jump start on your Christmas shopping! | | |
To request your absentee ballot for the upcoming election at Fall Workshop, please contact the office via phone or email for one to be mailed to you.
763-577-0185
office@mnusa.org
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Dear Valued Track Inc Customer,
We are pleased to announce a special Open House and Meet & Greet event in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, featuring Marcus McNeil, President(4th generation Tucker family member), and John Meilicke, Head of Sales, from Tucker Sno-Cat corp. all the way in Medford, OR! This is a great chance to meet the leadership team and get your questions answered directly.
Event Details
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Guest of Honor: Marcus McNeil, President, and John Meilicke, Head of Sales, from Tucker Sno-Cat
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Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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Time: 11:00 AM to approximately 3:00 PM
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Location: 1890 US-8, Rhinelander, WI 54501
What to Expect: Meet, Greet, and Q&A
Whether you currently operate a Tucker Sno-Cat or are simply curious about their capabilities, this open house is for you.
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Exclusive Q&A Session: This is your chance to ask anything! Get direct answers to your technical, operational, and general questions from President Marcus McNeil and Head of Sales John Meilicke.
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Equipment Showcase: Walk around and inspect various models and configurations up-close.
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Complimentary Food & Refreshments: Enjoy lunch, snacks, and a variety of beverages on us!
To help us with a headcount and ensure you receive future updates, please RSVP:
Use our quick Google Form here: https://forms.gle/Z1juCxDAb9scZbk67
We look forward to meeting you in Rhinelander!
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OCT 21: Track Open House Rhinelander, WI
OCT 25: International Snowmobile Day
OCT 24-26: MnUSA Fall Workshop - Minneapolis, MN
OCT 25: Membership Platform Training - Minneapolis, MN
NOV 6: Membership Platform Training - Little Falls, MN
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JAN 9-10 2026: US Airforce Snowcross National Shakopee, MN
FEB 12-15 2026: MnUSA Winter Rendezvous - Bemidji, MN
FEB 14: International Snowmobile Ride Day
MAR 6-7 2026: Elk River Snocross National Elk River, MN
APR 3-4 2026: Amsoil Snocross National Duluth, MN
| | JAN 9-10: US Airforce Snocross National - Canterbury Park Shakopee, MN | | | |
Want FREE Admission to an event?
Help support MnUSA and volunteer to work at the MnUSA Booth and receive admission passes as a thank you for volunteering!
Contact Scott Wakefield at to schedule a time!
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ATTENTION CLUBS!
Having an event? Have the MnUSA Membership Booth come join you!
Our Membership:Booth Committee is always looking for opportunities to be present for your event. If you would like a MnUSA Booth at your upcoming club/community event, please reach out to the Membership:Booth Committee.
Membership:Booth Committee Interim Chair
Scott Wakefield
612-483-5638
oliver1650@icloud.com
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Northern Pine Riders - 55 Years Stronger
The Northern Pine Riders Snowmobile Club is celebrating our 55th Anniversary this year! It all started in 1970 by a great group of like-minded individuals with a simple idea to improve and provide great, safe trials for snowmobilers. Our club has faced many challenges over the years. Which most recently included the ice storm in 2022 that impacted most of our trails. But with perseverance and determination, we got most of them cleared in time for a great season.
Through our club's charitable gambling, we have had opportunities to give back to the communities within our trail system. We have locally donated over 1.3 million dollars to help as needed. Some benefitted programs are local youth programs, local food shelves, community events, and other snowmobile clubs.
In addition to our commitment to our communities, as listed above, we host annual snowmobile training and support for young and new riders at our clubhouse.
Thank you to all the early club members who started with this goal and to our current members who continue to support it.
As we celebrate this Anniversary, we welcome new members. If you would like to join us, we meet the second Friday of the month at 7:30 pm at our club building in Willow River located ¼ mile west of the I-35 and Pine County Hwy 43 Junction.
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Rubber Tracks for sale near Naytahwaush area.
31" wide X 25'. Tracks have less than 25 hours on them. Previously used on our BR-180 groomer. Ideal for groomers that need to cross a multitude of roads, driveways, and ditches as they do little to no damage to the road surface compared to metal tracks. We will help load them for the buyer.
Contact Naytahwaush Nightriders by email, call/text or Facebook message at jb.nightriders@gmail.com or 218-849-5921
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OFFICE HOURS UPDATE!
Well, it's official, summer is over! Staff is now back in the office:
Monday-Thursday from 8am-4pm
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to email, call, or even stop by!
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SNOWMOBILE SAFETY CERTIFICATION CLASSES
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING: Calling all volunteers wanting to help instruct snowmobile safety training! At the upcoming Fall Workshop, MnUSA will be hosting a Snowmobile Safety Instructor Training.
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS: To all clubs holding safety trainings, please do not forget to reach out to the MnUSA office for promotional magazines, safety stickers, DNR quadrant maps, activity books, and pens to offer at your classes.
MnUSA CALENDAR: If you would like your safety class added to the MnUSA calendar, please send a message to the office with any details so we can be sure to post your class online on the mnusa.org website! A fun graphic or flyer is always helpful too!
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2026 NEWSLEDDER HEADER DESIGN CONTEST!
Help us give a refresh to the Newsledder and design the 2026 header!
Requirements:
- Designs should be in an aspect ratio close to 1:5
- Must include: the MnUSA Logo OR MnUSA OR Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association AND "Newsledder" in the design
- Submissions must be received by November 30th, 2025. Email to office@mnusa.org (voting will be in the December Newsledder!)
Prize: $100 gift card for ArcticFX Sledwraps! (Thank you ArcticFX!)
2025 Newsledder Header:
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SUPPORT YOUR STATE!
BUY A WRAP!
use discount code
MNUSA15
at checkout
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ISMA Press Release
It's International Snowmobile Day on October 25, 2025, and ISMA needs your help bringing attention to the sport we wall love! Please see the attached press relase for ideas!
Also... a BIG CONGRATS to Lakeville Sno-Trackers for being one of this years grant recipients!
ISMA PRESS RELEASE
| | The Vintage Snowmobile Club of America / Vintage Snowmobile Magazine, is under new ownership. For more information on this transition, CLICK HERE. | | |
Membership Benefits
and Beneficiary Secondary Mailing
Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association is a proud partner with American Income Life (aka Globe Life), a 100% union insurance company. Through this partnership, all members of Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association have $4000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy at no cost.
As a member of MnUSA, you should have received a second letter in the mail, in the past few weeks going over member benefits. If you have previously already responded to this request, please disregard this notice.
It is not a requirement for members to designate a beneficiary in order to receive this benefit, if you do, please note:
- An AIL representative will be contacting you to confirm your beneficiary, and to inform you of additional benefits: AIL PLUS (saves 10-85% on out of pocket healthcare costs), FREE Will Kit, and FREE Child Safety Kits.
- If you experience any issues with your AIL/Globe Life agent, or have any questions about AIL or your benefits, please feel free to contact the MnUSA Office or our AIL representatives directly for assistance:
Stephanie Bauman 509-216-9954
swbaumann@ailife.com
Miranda McKee
317-379-9330
msmckee@ailife.com
Tyler Harlan
763-464-0974
tlharlan@globe.life
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ATTENTION MEMBERS!
Help MnUSA save money and read Minnesota Snowmobiling digitally online! To remove yourself from our mailing list please CONTACT US, asking to be removed from our magazine mailing list.
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Fun events? Exciting club news?
Share it in the magazine!
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2026 RAFFLE CALENDAR UPDATE!
This year we are STRONGLY ENCOURAGING ALL MEMBERS TO CONTACT A LOCAL CLUB in their area to purchase their calendars and give that additional support to snowmobiling in Minnesota!
CLUBS: There are only a few calendars left! Please contact the fundraising committee as soon as possible to ensure you get calendars to sell for this year!
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CALENDAR PHOTO WINNER: SEPTEMBER
Photo by Dick Turnbull
"The Timberwolf Trail, up by Finland. I think it's the Finland Club that maintains this part of the trail, but they don't groom it until the sleds pack it down. We're just doing our share to help out! Some of it was rolled, but it's tough to get through. Some trails never saw a single pass this year."
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CALENDAR PHOTO WINNER:OCTOBER
Photo by Bob Goering
"Rice Creek Trail Association trails in Lino Lakes, MN."
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LAST MONTHS RESULTS
Would you ever consider an electric snowmobile?
Yes, would love to see what can be manufactured!
19.7%
No, I will never give up on the brrraaap!
80.3%
| | | Mike Clevenger
President | Scotty Harder
Vice President | Janet Widness
Secretary | Gordon Heitke
Treasurer | Scott Wakefield
Director at Large | | | | | |
